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by fabdev
16 Oct 2023, 15:36
Forum: General
Topic: Sun orientation marker
Replies: 1
Views: 793

Re: Sun orientation marker

Hi, it could be possible with a script command. Please write me by PM or EMail.
Fabio.
by fabdev
16 Oct 2023, 15:31
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: Plate solving parameters in Telescope control Centering
Replies: 9
Views: 2393

Re: Plate solving parameters in Telescope control Centering

Hi, the plate solving engine cannot be used to send positions to the MPC, it's too risky since the precision will be unknown. It's designed only for speed and reliability, so only for telescope centering. Once the image is plate solved, the procedure is: 1) Click the Atlas icon to center the Star At...
by fabdev
12 Oct 2023, 18:04
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: Processing DSLR images in JPEG mode
Replies: 0
Views: 2058

Processing DSLR images in JPEG mode

Hello, I was asked what are the best settings to stack astronomical JPEG images from DSLRs. Well, since the images are 8 bit, there are just two good options: SUM and SIGMA+SUM. Today I received the following result image: Sigma+Sum stacking of 14 images, 120 seconds each exposure, 4 dark frames (ev...
by fabdev
02 Oct 2023, 21:54
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: RAW images plugin
Replies: 0
Views: 2130

RAW images plugin

Hello, at the Astroart web site: https://www.msb-astroart.com/
is available an updated plugin for CR3 images, for the latest mirrorless cameras: Canon EOS R3, R7, R8, R10.
Clear skies, Fabio.
by fabdev
24 Sep 2023, 10:48
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: Alt-az mounts
Replies: 2
Views: 922

Re: Alt-az mounts

It's an interesting feature. Actually it's also easy to develop, and it's already possible to do it with a script. If you like to test the script please write me by email or PM. If this becomes common, maybe in the future this could be part of the ASCOM standard ? So that it's automatically availabl...
by fabdev
08 Sep 2023, 20:28
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: Problem using Ultrastar PRO guide camera
Replies: 1
Views: 888

Re: Problem using Ultrastar PRO guide camera

Hello, select "None" as "Integrated guider". Then connect the UltraStar as a common guide camera, using the second SETUP button.
The selection is grayed out if an "integrated guider" is selected in the main camera, or if the main camera is not connected yet.
Fabio.
by fabdev
25 Aug 2023, 13:28
Forum: General
Topic: SER files
Replies: 1
Views: 810

Re: SER files

Hi, they are not supported for acquisition, but they are supported for image stacking (just like AVI). Just put a SER file into the "Images" box of Preprocessing, all frames will be automatically extracted, aligned and stacked. About acquisition, if your need is fast image download (to optimize a se...
by fabdev
10 Aug 2023, 23:43
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias
Replies: 18
Views: 3276

Re: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias

Hi Eric, if you need to pass every image of a sequence to another software, then the option "Save all images" is required, and it adds the "_P" suffix to all filenames. Some video-tutorials will be released in October, with the release of AA8 SP5. Meanwhile, if you like, write more details about you...
by fabdev
08 Aug 2023, 20:40
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias
Replies: 18
Views: 3276

Re: calibration (dark,Flat & Bias

Hi, the "_P" is added when the option "Save all images" is enabled. This option is not required if you need to create a master dark frame or flat field.
This option is useful only to pass the corrected sequence (corrected for darks and flats, or aligned) to another software.
Fabio.
by fabdev
31 Jul 2023, 14:41
Forum: Image processing and analysis
Topic: Updated plugin for StarNet 2
Replies: 0
Views: 2192

Updated plugin for StarNet 2

Hello, an updated version of the plugin for StarNet 2 is available at the Astroart web site. This fixes the problem with configuration not saved between sessions and contains improved documentation. As usual, remember that StarNet requires an image with "real" 16 bit dynamic, this means that in Astr...
by fabdev
02 Jul 2023, 13:28
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: Updated ASCOM plugin, v2.73
Replies: 0
Views: 2399

Updated ASCOM plugin, v2.73

Hello, an updated plugin for ASCOM cameras is available at: https://www.msb-astroart.com/down_en.htm#cameracontrol which fixes a possible problem for 64 bit drivers: sometimes settings were not saved. If this problem does not affect your camera, there's no need to upgrade now, unless you are using a...
by fabdev
12 Jun 2023, 16:58
Forum: General
Topic: Portuguese translation
Replies: 0
Views: 2089

Portuguese translation

Hello, a new translation for Astroart 8 is available (Portuguese) thanks to Nuno Carregueira. The file can be already downloaded from the Astroart web site, to install it, just unzip and copy into the "Language" folder of the Installation folder.
Fabio.